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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 429 p4p, 59 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 514 p4p, 74 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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201 lbs
31 - 17 - 1 |
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190 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmermans has double underhooks.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.
Timmermans drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmermans won't allow it.
Timmermans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wallace can't fight it off and eventually Timmermans manages to take the fight to the floor. Wallace looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wallace looking to control.
Timmermans is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Timmermans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallace is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Timmermans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timmermans is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Timmermans to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans is looking to advance position but Wallace won't allow it.
Timmermans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Timmermans with a hook.
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace leaves Timmermans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmermans lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Timmermans's head back.
Wallace moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Timmermans lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Timmermans defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Timmermans lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Timmermans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace lands a jab to Timmermans's midsection.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmermans's hands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Timmermans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Timmermans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timmermans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Timmermans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmermans pushing down on Wallace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Timmermans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Timmermans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timmermans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Timmermans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Timmermans with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timmermans scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace is controlling Timmermans's posture.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Timmermans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace stops Timmermans from getting back to his feet.
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.
Timmermans is trying is best to control the position here.
Timmermans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmermans.
Timmermans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timmermans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wallace is now in half guard.
Timmermans manages to get to full guard.
Timmermans looking to control but Wallace passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is pressing down on Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Wallace won't allow Timmermans to get back to his feet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timmermans lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Timmermans moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Timmermans misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Timmermans getting side control.
Timmermans drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Timmermans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace has hold of Timmermans's hands but Timmermans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wallace is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Timmermans had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Wallace misses.
Timmermans takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Timmermans counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws the left hand but Timmermans avoids the punch easily.
Timmermans tries to counter by clinching up but Wallace breaks away and moves out of range.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
A good leg kick by Timmermans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Timmermans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace walks into a jab.
Timmermans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans misses with a left hand
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Timmermans misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans throwing strikes but missing.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmermans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timmermans stands up and waves to Wallace to follow him.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmermans throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timmermans thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
Timmermans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Wallace lands a jab.
Timmermans is rocked!
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Timmermans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmermans seems to have got his legs back now.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Timmermans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Timmermans scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
Timmermans shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
William Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Our winner, Casper Timmermans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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